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Leander Gilbert Obituary

Mr. Leander "Buddy" N. Gilbert, of 2400 Burton Road, departed this life March 11, 2006. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jeanette E. Gilbert. Cherishing his memory are one devoted daughter, Stephanie Davis (Gregory); four sons, Lavanda D. (Patricia) of New York, Steven M., Keith W. (Jeannie) and Derrick A. (Pamela), all of Richmond; 22 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren; sister, Jacqueline Fair (Bennie) of S.C.; brother, James Gilbert of Tennessee; four aunts, two uncles, a host of nieces and nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. His remains rest at W.S. Watkins & Son Funeral Home, 2701 Garland Ave., where services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday. Elder Steven Hawley officiating.

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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch from Mar. 14 to Mar. 18, 2006.

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Stephanie Lynch

March 11, 2019

Missing our talks, your laughter could take all blues away. I love you daddy today tomorrow, and always......

Katherine Jones

April 12, 2006

I feel so very blessed to have known him and to know him was to love him.



I hope to see him again someday.

Stephanie Davis

March 29, 2006

Dad,

It has been 2weeks and 4days since I last spoke with you. I am truly happy for you, your'e in a better place and no longer suffering. However, I am missing you beyond belief. You became the father to me, that most people have never and will never experience in a life time.

Now you and my mother will continue to look over your loved ones. Welcome home daddy..... Until we see each other. I love you eternally.

Your princess.....

Stephanie

jane Brown (English)

March 18, 2006

Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time of sorrow. I only wish that I could be there!



May you come to know and find comfort in the hope that Almighty God Jehovah kindly holds out for those who lose dearly loved ones... and I know Buddy was truly loved. I can still see his infectious,and yes, mischievious smile thae melted everyones heart from the time he was a child!



Much love,

Jane

From the staff of W.S. Watkins & Son Funeral Home

March 18, 2006

We present this guestbook to you with deepest compassion and with our sincerest expression of sympathy.

MANE& ANN MORMAN

March 16, 2006

TO THE GILBERT FAMILY, UNCLE BUDDY WILL DEFINETLY BE MISSED AND WE ALL LOVED HIM BUT GOD LOVES HIM MORE AND KNOWS BEST.HE IS IN A BETTER PLACE.REMEMBER ALL THE GOOD TIMES AND ALL THE WISDOM HE GAVE US.

Timika Burnett

March 14, 2006

To my grandfather,From your first grandchild, you mean so much to me, and the day you left my world, i realized i need you more than i thought, i miss you and love you sooo much,, im also so happy for you in the same breath, rest easy grandpa.



love your BubbleGum

robin english

March 14, 2006

Devastated about the death of my cousin "Buddy". I will not be able to attend, but my thoughts and prayers are with all of the family. Love

Robin English

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